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The Butler Bulldogs battle the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET in the season opener for both teams. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Butler vs. Southern Indiana
- Game day: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream:
Butler 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.0 | 103 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.2 | 201 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.7 | 188 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.0 | 233 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.4 | 108 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 7.5 | 362 |
Southern Indiana 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 42.8 | 282 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.1 | 192 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.1 | 174 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 34.1 | 329 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.0 | 164 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.3 | 176 |
Butler vs. Southern Indiana Stat Insights
Points
- Last year, the 74.7 points per game the Bulldogs recorded were just 1.2 more points than the Screaming Eagles allowed (73.5).
- When Butler scored more than 73.5 points last season, it went 10-6.
- Southern Indiana went 7-7 last season when allowing fewer than 74.7 points.
- The Screaming Eagles averaged just 3.4 fewer points per game last year (71.5) than the Bulldogs gave up (74.9).
- Southern Indiana went 8-3 last season when it scored more than 74.9 points.
- Butler went 8-3 last season when it allowed fewer than 71.5 points.
- The Bulldogs were outscored by four points last season (0.2 points per game on average), and opponents of the Screaming Eagles have outscored them by 60 more points on the year (2.0 per game).
Shooting
- The Bulldogs shot 46.0% from the field last season, 1.9 percentage points higher than the 44.1% the Screaming Eagles allowed to opponents.
- In games Butler shot better than 44.1% from the field, it went 12-5 overall.
- The Screaming Eagles shot at a 42.8% clip from the field last season, 1.4 percentage points below the 44.2% shooting opponents of the Bulldogs averaged.
- Southern Indiana compiled an 8-5 straight up record in games it shot higher than 44.2% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bulldogs and the Screaming Eagles rebounded at a similar rate last season (31.7 and 32.1 boards per game, respectively).
- Southern Indiana was 6-3 overall when they won the rebounding battle. Butler was 4-13 when they lost control of the glass.
- The Bulldogs were the 188th-ranked rebounding team in college basketball, and the Screaming Eagles finished 174th.
- The Bulldogs averaged 6.9 offensive boards per game, 1.6 rebounds fewer than the Screaming Eagles.
- The Screaming Eagles were 5-7 overall when they won the battle on the offensive boards. The Bulldogs were 9-12 when they lost the rebounding edge.
- The Screaming Eagles were the 174th-ranked offensive rebounding team in college basketball, while the Bulldogs finished 327th.
- Rebounding was a weakness for both squads last season. Butler recorded a rebounding margin of -0.3 rebounds per game. Southern Indiana averaged a margin of -2.0 rebounds.
Butler Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/8/2025 | IU Indianapolis | Home |
| 11/11/2025 | Chicago State | Home |
| 11/15/2025 | SMU | Away |
Southern Indiana Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | VMI | Home |
| 11/12/2025 | South Dakota | Away |
| 11/16/2025 | Loras | Home |